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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender shredded chicken in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 246 kcal

Equipment

  • 5 or 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 envelopes (0.87 oz) dry chicken gravy mix
  • ½ cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 tablespoons butter sliced into pats
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In the slow cooker, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, gravy mix, water or broth, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken and stir to coat in the sauce.
  • Place the butter slices on top of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Stir in the sour cream 30 minutes before serving.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir the chicken back into the sauce.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes with sautéed broccoli, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Try a different cream soup: canned cream of chicken is classic, but this dish will be yummy with cream of mushroom or cream of celery too. Other gravy flavors, like turkey gravy or beef gravy, can also be subbed in. To thin out the gravy further, add a bit of chicken broth or water to the crockpot at any point. Don't overcook the chicken: Since slow cookers can vary, your chicken might be ready in 4 hours, or it might take longer. Check for doneness early so that the chicken doesn't get dry. Shred the chicken using two forks, a stand mixer, or your hands! If you plan to use your hands, make sure to let the chicken cool down a bit first so you don't burn yourself. To Store: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, gravy, Slow Cooker, weeknight meal
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